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Recession Journal Part IV: The Double-Dip Trip

So everybody is saying it may finally be over, this recession. And it may very well be but if you're thinking that a turnaround is here and your money is burning a hole in your poc

Get Out of Debt First, Then Focus on Saving

When you’re in debt, it’s nearly impossible to save money. The money you save while paying off debt is not likely to earn as much interest as the interest you pay towards your debt

The 5 Best 4K Televisions

Finding the best new TV isn't easy, but it can be. Just get any of these 4K televisions and your viewing experience will be worth every penny.

6 Things You Can Do to Help an Unemployed Friend Find a Job

It can be hard to watch a friend struggle through a job search. Show them you care (and help them along the way) with these suggestions.

How Your Child Can Earn College Credits in High School (For Cheap)

Help your high schooler get a head start on college, while you get a head start on saving money.

Flashback Friday: 76 New Year's Resolutions That'll Make 2017 Your Year

Time to say goodbye to 2016 forever and begin anew. These New Year's resolutions will make 2017 your best year ever.

When Interest Rates Head Up

It doesn't take any skill at prognostication to make this forecast: Interest rates are heading up. For one thing, they can't go any lower.

3 Ways to Get a Legit Business Education Online

The advent of online education has made it easy to get a business education. And if you don't need a credential or degree — it can be free.

5 Ways Everyone Can Make More Money

Sure, you want to make more money...but are you willing to do what it takes?

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8 Hot New Food Trends — The Frugal Way

Most new trends often come with a hefty price tag, but you can enjoy these trendy foods on the cheap!

Lessons Learned from New Year's Eves Gone Wrong

Benefit from my mistakes, and follow these tips to have a great New Year's Eve.

The 4 Most Effective Times for Setting a New Goal

Take advantage of some quirks in the calendar — and your psychology — to jumpstart your campaign to reach your next goal.

Boost Your Savings by Making Your Money Harder to Spend

We're always trying to protect our money. But too often we forget to protect it from ourselves.

9 Ways to Make Your Kitchen Look Awesome for Under $100

Rekindle your relationship with your favorite room in the house with these cheap, fun, and awesome kitchen improvement projects.

6 Job Myths Boomers Should Stop Believing

Age is just a number. And if you're a baby boomer, you have to stop believing the myths that can keep you from great jobs later in life.

Five "Jobs" for Children

Is your child too young to get a real job? These five entrepreneurial activities are great ways for kids to earn their allowances and raise cash.

9 Ways to Get Over Your Post-Vacation Blues

What's the worst thing about vacation? Going back to work. Here's how to ease back into it.

5 Costly Pitfalls of Hosting on Airbnb

Renting your space on Airbnb isn't always an easy money-maker. Watch out for these pitfalls and inconveniences of becoming an Airbnb host.

Getting Whole-Grain Nutrition

Whole grain? Whole wheat? Enriched? While they might all sound nutritious, they're far from equal. Learn how to get the most from your grains.